Scottish Bestiary: The Lore and Literature of Scottish Beasts : Francis Thompson

Scottish Bestiary: The Lore and Literature of Scottish Beasts

By Francis Thompson

Illustrated by Malcolm J. Robinson

Published by The Molendinar Press, Glasgow, 1978. First Edition. Hardback book in oblong format with dust jaclet. 91 pages. Illustrated throughout.

This collection of traditional lore and literature about a selection of animals particularly associated with Scotland shows how animals can still reflect the generous and vicious sides to man's nature. Thirty different animals are covered, ranging from the extinct Brown Bear and Elk to endangered species like the Pine Marten and the six-horned Highland sheep. Each animal is illustrated in line drawing by Malcolm J. Robinson.

CONDITION
A very good first edition. The dust jacke has been price-clipped but is otherwise in very good condition. The boards and spine are very good. All contents present and pages clean throughout. No writing or names to the book. Overall a very good copy.

(Loc : Platform, Scotland 1)